39 Clues Virtual Field Trip Cahill Vs. Vespers: Day of Doom by David Baldacci comes out on March 5, the same day as the broadcast from the Smithsonian!
This unique book has two stories, set 50 years apart, that are both set in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The really intriguing part is that one story is told in words, and the other is told in pictures (over 400 pages of picture story!) Here is a link to a virtual field trip to the American Museum of Natural History which goes behind the scenes to the setting of this incredible book!
Throughout the year, we will be working on mapping skills and multicultural studies. Where in the World?
This year we will be working on mapping skills and playing a game entitled, Where in the World?
Students will work in groups using atlases, maps, and globes to locate the mystery photos of the week, based on a series geographical clues.
We will also be studying United States History, including information about Native Americans, Exploration, Colonization, American Revolution, and the Civil War. You'll be learning a LOT!
On this informative website, you will find some helpful information on a variety of explorers.
If you find a highlighted name on the timeline, it will take you to another link.
This link will take you to a wealth of resources, including various links to Prudence Crandall, Primary Source Autobiography Activities, and timelines.
Heart Mountain
Did you know there was a Japanese Internment Camp near Cody, Wyoming?
MARTIN LUTHER KING & CIVIL RIGHTS
Massachusetts School of Law Professor Identifies Parallels between 1860's leading up to the Civil War, and th 1960's leading up to the Civil Rights Act.
Halloween Activities
Day of the Dead from National Geographic
President Obama Live Stream Event April 30 10:40-11:40 EDT Discovery Education
Taste of Singapore
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
39 Clues Virtual Field Trip Cahill Vs. Vespers: Day of Doom by David Baldacci comes out on March 5, the same day as the broadcast from the Smithsonian!
Below are a few resources:**scholastic.com/decodinghistory**
WONDERSTRUCK by Brian Selznick
This unique book has two stories, set 50 years apart, that are both set in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The really intriguing part is that one story is told in words, and the other is told in pictures (over 400 pages of picture story!) Here is a link to a virtual field trip to the American Museum of Natural History which goes behind the scenes to the setting of this incredible book!Virtual Field Trip to American Museum of Natural History in New York City!
Watch 200 Years of History in 5 Minutes!
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Throughout the year, we will be working on mapping skills and multicultural studies.
Where in the World?
This year we will be working on mapping skills and playing a game entitled, Where in the World?
Students will work in groups using atlases, maps, and globes to locate the mystery photos of the week, based on a series geographical clues.
We will also be studying United States History, including information about Native Americans, Exploration, Colonization, American Revolution, and the Civil War. You'll be learning a LOT!
Mapping Skills
National Geographic EducationQuick Maps
National Geographic's Interactive Map of the World
National Geographic's Interactive Map of the USA
Middle East Game
Continent Game--How fast can YOU indentify the continents and oceans of the world?
Smart Songs: 7 Continents
Constitution
We the People: School House Rock's Preamble to the Constitution
Creating the Constitution
Constitution Center
Brain Pop Constitution
Smart Songs: 3 Branches of Government
THANKSGIVING RESOURCES
Scholastic Webcasts of First ThanksgivingWestward Expansion Links
Native American
Culture Quest
People of the Bison By Dakota Pathways Video Link
Buffalo Links--OTHER-- from Dakota Pathways People of the Bison
Native American History and Legend
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/arvol/buffpipe.html#top
White Buffalo Calf Woman brings harmony and balance to Native Americans. As told by Joseph Chasing Horse.
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/arvol/lamedeer.html
White Buffalo Calf Woman brings the first pipe
as told by: John Fire Lame Deer, in 1967.
http://www.sdpb.org/lost-bird-of-wounded-knee/
Lost Bird of Wounded Knee information.
http://www.sd4history.com/Unit4/changelandlesson4.htm
SD Changing Land site
Bison sites
http://www.sd4history.com/Unit3/buffalolesson1.htm
History of buffalo in South Dakota.
http://www.sd4history.com/Unit3/buffalolesson2.htm
Native Americans used every part of the buffalo. Also, the site includes a timeline of buffalo in South Dakota.
http://www.sd4history.com/Unit3/buffalolesson3.htm
Preservation of buffalo today.
http://www.sd4history.com/Unit3/buffalolesson4.htm
Buffalo today. Cool graph showing the decline of buffalo over the last 400 years.
VIDEO--CRAZY HORSE AND THE LAKOTA SIOUX INDIANS
Buffalo Information from National Geographic for Kids
Buffalo and the Lakota from Prairie Edge
Native American Websites for Kids
Native American Legends for Devil's Tower
Lakota Stories about Bear Butte from Ogalala Lakota College
Native Americans View Devil's Tower as Important--Find Out Why
Smithsonian Museum Information on Lakota's Way of Life
Sun Dance Information from Encyclopedia Britannica
Native American Legends
Sitting Bull Video
National Geographic for Kids: Native American Video
3 minutes
Wounded Knee Massacre
Wounded Knee Museum
Smart Songs: American Indian Rap
World War II
Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor
Bombing of Pearl Harbor from History.com
Pearl Harbor
Here is a clip about what happened at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
SLAVERY
Forced Crossings: A History of the Slave Trade
The Peculiar Institution of Slavery from American Memory
Digital History's Anti Slavery Timeline
Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights Timeline
US History Lesson: Abolitionism
BLACK LAWS
Progress of a People: Segregation and Black Laws
Who Was Jim Crow?
History of Jim Crow Laws
Jim Crow Primary Source Set from the Library of Congress
Teacher Guide Primary Source Set for Jim Crow
Examples of Jim Crow Laws
PRUDENCE CRANDALL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Prudence Crandall School
Prudence Crandall: Summary and Multiple Viewpoints
Here you can read about the summary of what happened and then read from a variety of perspectives.HENRY BOX BROWN
The Narrative of Henry Box Brown Written by Himself
The Resurrection of Henry Box Brown from Virginia Historical Society
Henry Box Brown Overview
HISTORICAL SONGS
'63 is the Jubilee
CURRENT EVENTS
Time for Kids
Time for Kids has current events for elementary age students. Investigate your world with this link!South Dakota State Capitol Centennial History Site
History of St. Patrick's Day from the History Channel
Irish Literature Links
Irish Card
REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Interactive Games about the Revolutionary War From Mission USTeachers Guide to Interactive Games
THANKSGIVING HISTORY
Thanksgiving Central from Scholastic--Video References (16-30 minutes long)Notes from a Pilgrim
Notes from a Wampanoag Child
Letter from a Pilgrim about the Feast
Letter from a Wampanoag about the Feast
IRISH IMMIGRATION
Irish Potato Famine from Digital History
National Anthem
Discover national anthems from around the world here!EXPLORATION UNIT
We are working on a unit in EXPLORATION!You have an explorer's research project.
Christopher Columbus Website
Christopher Columbus Video Explanation from BrainPop
Exploration Research Project Information
Here you will find all details related to our Explorer Project!Mapping Activity
Use this map to mark the route of your explorer!Data Disk
Use this to help you organize information about your explorer!![Explorer data disc[1].docx](https://ssl.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/x-zip.png)
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Use this to help you organize more information.Age of Discovery Intro Movie Clip (4 minutes)
Age of Discovery: Spanish and Portuguese Explorations Intro Clip (1:31 minutes)
Age of Discovery Explained (2:37 minutes)
Explorers of the Millenium
This site from Thinkquest lists many famous explorers. Check it out!Exploration Webquest from Thinkquest
On this informative website, you will find some helpful information on a variety of explorers.If you find a highlighted name on the timeline, it will take you to another link.
Enchanted Learning's Explorer Site
Kid Info Explorers Website Links
This site lists many different resources for your search! They have sought out some great websites for kids who want to learn more about explorers.Exploration Links to a variety of Resources
Website of Explorers and the Age of Exploration for Teachers and Students
AMERICAN HISTORY
History Quiz on American Government or Civics
[[#mce_temp_url#|American's Story from American's Library, from Library of Congress]]
The Last Green Valley's Educational Resource Page
This link will take you to a wealth of resources, including various links to Prudence Crandall, Primary Source Autobiography Activities, and timelines.Samuel May's Recollection of Anti-Slavery Regarding Prudence Crandall
From Yale University's Gilder Lehrman Center.Abraham Lincoln
Check out this link from the History Channel to view educational video clips about America's most beloved president!Who Said That?
This site from Webrangers is an interactive adventure into history that incorporates knowledge, games, and video. Check it out!World War II
Japanese Internment Camps
Exploring Japanese American Internment Through Film and the Internet
Heart Mountain
Did you know there was a Japanese Internment Camp near Cody, Wyoming?
MARTIN LUTHER KING & CIVIL RIGHTS
Massachusetts School of Law Professor Identifies Parallels between 1860's leading up to the Civil War, and th 1960's leading up to the Civil Rights Act.
MULTICULTURAL STUDIES
Greg Mortenson Brings Hope to Afghanistan
Learn how an unfortunate mountain climbing accident turned into something positive as one man to changed the world!Chinese New Year
Year of the Snake article from Time for Kids
Short Video from History.com
Lion Dance Competition in Hong Kong
Chinese Lantern Craft How To
ISLAM
Thousands Travel to Mecca for Annual Pilgrimage--BBC News Article
Thousands Gather at Mecca--2009 Video Clip from BBC
Indigenous Cultures: A PBS Activity Pack
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders: A PBS Activity Pack
Immigration: A PBS Activity Pack
China: A PBS Activity Pack
The Chinese Art of "Face Changing"
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Citizenship: A PBS Activity Pack
The Presidency: A PBS Activity Pack
Bull Run Overview to go with Book, Bull Run by Paul Fleishman
Bull Run Reading Guide for Teachers
Bull Run Reading Guide for Students